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BT05 TYF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,019 mi
Last recorded165,019 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 165,019 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 164,997 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,530 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 30 Sep 2020 161,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 157,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 157,241 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet with key for inspection (3.1 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 13 May 2017 145,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 May 2016 140,560 miles

both front rack arms slight play

cluch and brake anti slips worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 139,176 miles

Front bonnet temporary repair

Front bumper cracked (no sharp edges) and slightly insecure

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear shock has slight leak

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror back cover missing

Offside Rear lense has repair tape

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 130,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front bumper damage

Pass 13 Jan 2015 130,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front bumper damage

Fail 20 Jan 2014 121,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,802 miles

both rear wheel has endflod

inner streering arm boiljoint has slightly play

n/s/f tyre worn outer side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2013 109,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear wheel has endflod

inner streering arm boiljoint has slightly play

n/s/f tyre worn outer side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr wheel has slight play in end float

Fail 21 Jan 2009 73,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,033 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,784 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BT05 TYF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT05 TYF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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